Restaurant General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Restaurant General Manager – Upscale Casual Dining

Location: East Bridgewater, MA

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Join a Restaurant That Celebrates Craft, Community & Culinary Excellence

Seeking a passionate leader ready to take the reins of a thriving upscale casual restaurant known for its elevated cuisine and warm hospitality? We’re dedicated to creating unforgettable dining experiences, featuring locally sourced ingredients, craft beers, fine wines, and house-infused spirits — all served with a personal touch.

If you’re driven by excellence, love mentoring great teams, and want to make a genuine impact in your community, we’d love to meet you.

General Manager Opportunities: East Bridgewater

Are you an up-and-coming leader in the hospitality industry ready to take the next step in your career? We are actively recruiting General Managers for our Wareham and Bridgewater locations.

Who We Are Seeking

We are looking for professionals with a solid operational foundation—specifically those with a few years of General Manager experience or a strong background as an Assistant General Manager (AGM).

The Ideal Profile

We are searching for growth-oriented leaders who are eager to develop within our systems. Our ideal candidate is:

• Adaptable and Coachable: You are open to learning our specific operational systems and embracing our culture, rather than being set in established habits.
• Development-Focused: You are excited about mentorship and motivated to build a long-term future with our organization.
• A Rising Star: While you possess experienced leadership potential, you are still adaptable and looking for a role where you can grow with the business.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Oversee daily operations, including opening, mid, and closing shifts.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and ensure profitability through efficient inventory and labor management.
• Foster relationships with local vendors, ensuring only the freshest ingredients reach our kitchen.
• Plan and execute flawless events and private functions.
• Handle scheduling, staffing, training, and performance development.
• Uphold brand standards and a culture of excellence across all levels of service.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of proven leadership in restaurant or food service management.
• Strong background in upscale casual or full-service dining environments.
• Exceptional team-building, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in inventory control, cash handling, and POS systems.
• A genuine passion for hospitality, community, and culinary artistry.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision.
• Paid vacation and flexible scheduling.
• The chance to lead a respected restaurant built on creativity, collaboration, and community.

If you are a motivated leader looking to build something special and grow alongside a supportive organization, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please send your most up-to-date resume to Michelle Hollander for consideration.

Gecko Hospitality in New England is a premier North American recruitment firm. Covering MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT, the branch connects top-tier management and executive talent with leading hospitality organizations.

Led by experienced former hospitality operators, including Franchise Partners Evan Kaplan and Brian Blum, the New England team leverages their firsthand industry knowledge to carefully assess candidates for both operational competency and cultural fit.

Key Focus Areas:

Target Sectors: Restaurants (quick service to fine dining), hotels, resorts, private clubs, casinos, catering, and corporate dining.
Roles Placed: Executive and senior leadership, including General Managers, Executive Chefs, Directors of Operations, and C-suite executives.
Core Services: Executive search, talent strategy, organizational design, and leadership pipeline development.

Operating exclusively within the hospitality niche, the firm provides customized, relationship-driven recruitment solutions that accelerate business performance and advance professional careers.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality in New England is a premier North American recruitment firm. Covering MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT, the branch connects top-tier management and executive talent with leading hospitality organizations.\r\n\r\nLed by experienced former hospitality operators, including Franchise Partners Evan Kaplan and Brian Blum, the New England team leverages their firsthand industry knowledge to carefully assess candidates for both operational competency and cultural fit.\r\n\r\nKey Focus Areas:\r\n\r\nTarget Sectors: Restaurants (quick service to fine dining), hotels, resorts, private clubs, casinos, catering, and corporate dining.\r\nRoles Placed: Executive and senior leadership, including General Managers, Executive Chefs, Directors of Operations, and C-suite executives.\r\nCore Services: Executive search, talent strategy, organizational design, and leadership pipeline development.\r\n\r\nOperating exclusively within the hospitality niche, the firm provides customized, relationship-driven recruitment solutions that accelerate business performance and advance professional careers.